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Tag Archives: Patel Family Foundation

NSU Tampa Bay Regional Campus One Step Closer to Reality

A “Topping Off” or “Topping Out” ceremony is a builders’ rite traditionally held when the last beam (or its equivalent) is placed atop a structure during its construction. For NSU, that ceremony, which was held Mon., Nov. 19, not only marked a significant milestone in the construction of its new Tampa Bay Regional…


Groundbreaking Held for NSU’s Tampa Bay Regional Campus Covered in Multiple Media Stories

More than 300 people joined Nova Southeastern University officials and representatives of the Patel Family Foundation on March 7 as they broke ground on the new Tampa Bay Regional Campus in Clearwater, Fla. Multiple media stories have appeared nationwide covering the event. Click on the following links to view the…


GROUNDBREAKING HELD FOR NSU’S TAMPA BAY REGIONAL CAMPUS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE and CLEARWATER, Fla. – More than 300 people joined Nova Southeastern University officials and representatives of the Patel Family Foundation on March 7 as they broke ground on the new Tampa Bay Regional Campus in Clearwater, Fla. When construction is complete, the 325,000-square foot complex…


NSU’s Celebration of Excellence Featured in Multiple Media Stories

On Saturday, January 27, Nova Southeastern University celebrated its 20th annual Celebration of Excellence with the announcement of two new donations that have pushed the Realizing Potential campaign over its goal of $250 million. Both financial gifts will be for the university’s health care programs. Multiple media stories have appeared…


NSU Surpasses $250 Million Fundraising Goal with Two Significant Philanthropic Gifts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. –Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is one step closer to fulfilling its vision to be the South Florida destination for health care education thanks to two new gifts. One will support NSU’s College of Allopathic Medicine, the other will support NSU’s College of Nursing. Combined,…


Nova Southeastern University Celebrates its 20th Annual Celebration of Excellence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – This year, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will honor Tampa Bay cardiologist, entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist Dr. Kiran C. Patel and his wife, pediatrician and philanthropist Dr. Pallavi Patel with the President’s Award for Excellence in Community Service during the university’s Celebration of…


NSU’S COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR CLEARWATER SITE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has received approval from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for a class of 150 students to begin studying at an additional site in Clearwater, Florida in the…


17 For ‘17: Top Tampa Bay Business Stories of the Year

The Tampa Bay Times highlighted 17 stories that impacted the business community in Tampa Bay during the 2017. The Patels $200 million commitment to NSU to create a new Tampa Bay Regional Campus, in Clearwater, FL is part of the 17 for ’17: top Tampa Bay business stories of the year….


Florida Trend Names Philanthropist and Entrepreneur Dr. Kiran Patel Floridian Of the Year

Dr. Kiran C. Patel has been named Floridian of the Year by Florida Trend. The magazine recognized Dr. Patel’s philanthropic labor and noted the multiple donations he and his wife, Dr. Pallavi Patel, have given to numerous causes and organizations in the state of Florida. In September 2017, the Patels…


Nova Southeastern University Celebrates $200 Million Commitment from Patel Family Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – The announcement, made on September 25th, of a $50 million gift by the Drs. Kiran and Pallavi Patel to Nova Southeastern University (NSU) sparked several days of festivities. Highlights included a dinner at Lauderdale Yacht Club hosted by NSU President Dr. George L….


NSU & Patel Family Foundation Organize Relief Flights to Puerto Rico

 – UPDATE 10/5/17, 8:00 a.m. –   Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Patel, we have been able to deliver over 2,500 lbs. of goods directly to our campus. Items provided via the transport of Dr. Patel’s plane included: water, batteries, tarps, flashlights, power packs, toiletries, t-shirts, crackers, canned goods,…


NSU’s $200 Million Commitment from Patel Family Foundation Covered in Multiple Media Stories

On Monday, September 25th, Nova Southeastern University announced the largest gift in the university’s history. The commitment from The Patel Family Foundation includes a $50 million gift and an additional $150 million real estate and facility investment in a 325,000 square-foot medical education complex that will be part of NSU’s…


Nova Southeastern University Receives $200 Million Commitment from Patel Family Foundation

  FORT LAUDERDALE and CLEARWATER, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) announces the largest philanthropic gift in its history from Tampa-area cardiologist Dr. Kiran C. Patel and his wife, pediatrician Dr. Pallavi Patel. The commitment will significantly expand its programs in osteopathic medicine and health care sciences, and be used…